Christmas is one week from today and I already know one of the gifts that I am receiving: Sarah has agreed to feed baseballs into the pitching machine at Extra Innings Hagerstown, which is offering free tunnel time on Christmas Eve. Now, I enjoy snow when it's here, but my idea of a "white Christmas" is having the ole horsehide come at me while I have a bat in my hand. We are hoping that a couple of Sarah's friends can join us that day; one reason being that the more the merrier and another being that someone else better take a few swings because if I spend an entire hour swinging at baseballs, I may not be able to lift my arms on Christmas.
More than the fun that will end in a hour is the memory that will last a lifetime. Sarah is a senior in high school and our nest is about to empty; an hour doing nothing special together becomes a special hour indeed. My Christmas wish for everyone is that you see how special every ordinary hour may be. Then truly, every day will be like Christmas.
Looking at the two feet of snow predicted for your area at the moment (19:42 EST 18 December 2009), at least it should be beaten down enough for you to get around on the 24th. If I weren't so lazy, it'd sound like fun...what the heck, it does sound like fun. Y'all have a good time and a Merry Christmas. Play ball!
Posted by: Walt | December 18, 2009 at 07:50 PM